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NMSARC

ESCAPE 2023: Philmont scout ranch
April 21,22,23 - 2023


- GENERAL INFORMATION -
​*** REGISTRATION IS OPEN ***

JOIN US AT ESCAPE 2023!!   Philmont Scout Ranch is the Boy Scouts of America's largest national High Adventure Base.  It covers 140,171 acres or about 220 square miles of rugged mountain wilderness in the Sangre de Cristo range of the Rocky Mountains in northern New Mexico. 

PROGRAM:  Classes will be offered covering basic and advanced SAR skills, land navigation, CalTopo usage, management, helicopter operations, canine training, and medical skills. Two field certification exams and a ham radio license exam will be offered. *Field certified SAR volunteers may satisfy the maintenance of certification requirement by taking courses at ESCAPE that have been approved by DPS. EMS Continuing Education Hours will also be available.  Applicable courses will be indicated on the schedule.*  

PROGRAM COURSE SCHEDULE - CLICK HERE  subject to change

GUEST PRESENTER:  DR TIM DURKIN​

We hope to wow you!

We are excited to announce that Jerad Hoff will be joining us as guest speaker for ESCAPE 2020. Jerad is a Civil Air Patrol Cellphone and Radar Forensic technician who works for the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and SAR. He is an IC and has extensive experience in SAR.

RALPH DAWDY AWARD:  This award to a SAR volunteer is presented annually at ESCAPE.  Nominations must be submitted by the nominee’s team.   To nominate an individual please CLICK HERE and submit the nomination form.

SILENT AUCTION:  If you would like to donate an item to our silent auction, please CLICK HERE and submit the online donation form. Please help us by completing this form in advance!  (Note; a paper form is available on the last two pages of THIS form.

FINANCIAL SPONSORSHIP:  Financial sponsorships from individuals, businesses, and NMSARC member teams help us keep registration fees low. If you would like to become a sponsor please CLICK HERE and submit the form and send along with your payment.  You have our deepest appreciation for your support.

TELEPHONE & WIFI SERVICE:  Verizon and AT&T cell towers are located near the Philmont Training Center (and most carriers have some signal).  Wi-Fi is offered in most areas throughout Philmont Training Center and we've been informed the Wi-Fi system has been upgraded and improved since our last Escape.

WHAT TO EXPECT:  Upon arrival,  please check in at the registration desk to receive your packet of information.  This will include a printed course schedule, the detailed course descriptions with instructor bios, a map of Philmont, and name tag.  Feel free to either follow a specific course track or pick and choose from courses throughout the weekend.   *Please note:  Team Packets will also be available for pick up at the registration desk.  Someone from your team should be designated as the team contact prior to pick up.  This packet will include information that will be voted on by all council member teams.

SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET:  Come and enjoy a special banquet meal provided by Philmont and our guest speaker.

REGISTRATION TICKET PRICES:  This year we will be using Eventbrite to streamline the registration and payment process.  Prices prior to March 15th offer the greatest value.   
Prior to
3/15
After
3/15
On-site

Member $40 $50 $55
Non-member $60 $70 $80
Partner/
Guest
$5 $5 $5
*EventBrite Fees not included
**Partner/Guest refers to those not attending classes.
The button to register on Eventbrite appears below.

 PHILMONT ACCOMMODATIONS
*** DO NOT CALL PHILMONT TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS ***


​We highly recommend attendees stay at Philmont for ease of access to activities throughout the weekend.  Philmont offers a variety of accommodations; however, housing units are limited.  There are unlimited tented accommodations.  K9s are welcome in all housing facilities this year. ​ RV spaces are available.  
Please note:  In order to maximize the limited housing, we encourage you to share rooms with your fellow SAR colleagues and/or teammates!
(Reminder:  If a friend or spouse joins you they can order meals and must register as a Partner/Guest not attending classes on Eventbrite.)
Reservations will be made on a first come/first serve basis
Reservations can be made at time of registration or at a later time
Reservations online will not be taken after Saturday, April 15, 2023; subject to availability on site.
Alcohol is not permitted anywhere on Philmont property.  Smoking is allowed only at designated outdoor locations.

General information about Philmont is available here. 


ROOMS:   ALL housing units are $70 per night.
Philmont Training Center Housing
Duplex Room (1 single bed + 1 bunk bed = sleeps 3 people)
Multiplex Room (2 bunk beds = sleeps 4 people)
Headquarters Housing  (Located .5 miles from Philmont Training Center)
Duplex Room (2 bunk beds = sleeps 4 people)
Quad Room (2 single beds)
Quad Room (2 bunk beds = sleeps 4 people)
Quad Room (3 single beds)
Dorm Room (2 bunk beds = sleeps 4 people)

Luxury Deluxe Tents - $60 per tent per night **NEW THIS YEAR**
These tents offer room for 5 – 6 with electricity and a ceiling fan. In the main room is a queen-sized bed and in the side room are 2 sets of bunk beds. The Luxury Deluxe Tents are a short walk away to our shower house, where individual locking units contain a shower, sink, toilet, mirror, and power outlets.  Philmont will provide upgraded bedding and towels during your stay in the Luxury Deluxe Tents. 

Terrace Canvas Tents - $26 per tent per night 
Tents include 2 twin cots with mattresses, electricity, a light, a chair, and a storage locker.   Philmont’s spectacular shower houses are made up of self-contained private stalls which include a toilet, shower, sink,  and mirror.  Bring your own bedding (sheets or sleeping bag/pillow) and towel!

RV PARKING - $15 per night.  No Hookups.  Locations either in the main parking lot or near the tents.  

PRIMITIVE CAMPING - $7 per night.  Bring your tent and camping gear for a wonderful outdoor experience!  Access available to tent city showers.

OTHER LODGING, CAMPING AND RV INFORMATION:  Cimarron and the surrounding area have a few accommodation options.  If you do not intend to stay at Philmont, please CLICK HERE and review the following page for suggestions.  Additional accommodations may be obtained in Eagle Nest (30 mins) , Raton or Angel Fire (45 mins).  CLICK HERE to locate other hotels.

2023 ESCAPE REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1:  Register for the event using the NMSARC Eventbrite orange ESCAPE REGISTRATION button below .
  • Purchase a ticket for admission to ESCAPE 2023
  • After the purchase is complete, review the "Order Notification for 2023 NMSARC ESCAPE" email sent from Eventbrite.  Make note of the Order number shown under your name (this will be needed in STEP 2).  Scroll to the bottom of the email and click the line "CLICK HERE TO ORDER LODGING AND MEALS".   This will take you to the Philmont Event Management System (EMS) to select housing and meals. ​
Please contact escape@nmsarc.org for assistance with the Eventbrite registration.

Step 2:  Register for Event Housing and Meals 

This year we are giving participants the flexibility with ala carte pricing to select which meals and nights for housing that best fits their schedule. 

Meals begin Thursday evening through Sunday lunch. Meal prices are per person. 
Housing starts Thursday night through Saturday night. Housing prices are per unit, per day. 
Housing options include "bring your own tent", RV sites with no hookups, Terrace Tents that includes two cots and mattresses, Deluxe tents that sleep up to 6, roofed housing units that sleep 2 to 6 people. 

One primary person should register everyone sleeping in the same unit under one registration.  

EMS Registration Steps: 
  A. Choose "Guest Registration". 
  B. Input information about primary person. 
  C. Select attendee type. 
  D. Input additional guests. 
  E. Answer questions regarding dietary needs, K9 participation, etc. for each participant. 
  F. Insert your Eventbrite order number. 
  G. Select, under activities, meals and housing needs for each participant. Only choose one housing unit for the number of guests in this registration.   If additional units are needed, start a second registration.  
  H. Pay fees using a credit card or E-check. 
  I. Please share housing confirmation email with all registrants. Email contains links to medical form, K9 agreement, property map and directions, and information about the Philmont Training Center. 

Please contact Amanda.Martinez@scouting.org for assistance with the Philmont Training Center EMS online registration. 

*** IMPORTANT ***
​When ordering accommodations the cost per night is for the housing unit regardless of how many beds it contains. 

​ It is your responsibility to arrange room or tent sharing with members of your team or family.  

You may wish to share the cost with others staying in your room.  For example, if sharing a tent the cost is $26 per night per tent.  If sharing with one other person, the cost would be $13 per night per person.   One person must purchase the housing unit and arrange cost sharing on their own independent of the registration system.  The Philmont registration system can not track room sharing.

Each person must purchase their own meals using the Philmont Training Center Registration system.
Click the button below to register for ESCAPE 2023. 
ESCAPE 2023 NMSARC Eventbrite registration does not include lodging and meals,
ESCAPE REGISTRATION

Questions?  Comments?   Larry Zentner, ESCAPE Chair    Email: escape@nmsarc.org
Emergency?  Call 911  |  New Mexico Search and Rescue Council  |  P.O. Box 3396  |  Albuquerque, NM  87190  |  info@nmsarc.org
  • MEMBERSHIP
  • TRAINING
  • EVENTS
  • RESOURCES
    • Mission Anatomy
    • Wilderness Tips
    • Communications
    • Field Coordinators >
      • SAR Forms
    • CalTopo
  • MAPS
  • ESCAPE
    • ESCAPE 2023
    • ESCAPE 2019 Highlights
    • Ralph Dawdy Award
  • BOARD
    • Support Us
    • Meeting Minutes
  • LINKS